American dinner party main dish recipes

Beer Can Chicken

An interesting and fun, yet still delicious way to barbecue a chicken. Have fun with this one!

Chicken Sesame

Killer Shrimp

Nancy and I loved eating at this hole in the wall restaurant in Marina Del Ray called Killer Shrimp. It was in a strip mall and didn't have much…

Skinny Chicken Pot Pie

It’s officially fall and it’s all about comfort foods. Chicken pot pie is considered the ultimate comfort food! It’s a savory pie filled with a…

Crock Pot Italian Chicken

My daughter's favorite and so easy to make

Szechwan Dusted Ahi Tuna

This is a signature dish at Brick; there's a wonderful contrast between the seared ahi tuna and the lentils.

Just like Ruby Tuesday's Salmon Florentine

yummy salmon smothered in a cheesy spinach and artichoke sauce

Roasted Spring Chicken

Roasted Spring Chicken

Poached Steelhead Trout made easy

In an effort to maintaining the goals set forth by this blog from its onset, that is to demonstrating how…

Juicy Seared Tuna Steak Recipe

Learn how to make a beautiful sesame-crusted tuna steak.

Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo

A bit spicy, a bit creamy, this decadent pasta brings a classic Chicken Alfredo to a whole new level. It’s bursting with flavor and spice thanks to…

Blackened Mahi Mahi

Cider-Glazed Boneless Pork Loin Chops

This excellent recipe comes from America’s Test Kitchen (Cook’s Illustrated). Boneless pork chops can easily be…

Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia

So I didn't find a recipe I liked for this and had to bungle my way through it alone. But it turned out pretty darned good! Nice crispy crunch, and…

Chicken wings in BBQ sauce with roasted potato.

I bet you love chicken wings and roasted potato. The recipe is inspired by necessity to cook something fast and…